Sunday, January 11, 2026

The "Not-Pulled" Pork Roast: A Slice of Southern Heaven

The Not Pulled Pork Roast


Let’s get one thing straight right out of the gate. When I say "Southern Pork," most folks immediately grab a bun and a bucket of sauce. That’s fine for a picnic, but we are looking for something a little more dignified today.

We are making a Sliced Pork Roast.

Sunday, January 4, 2026

UGA Game Time Wings - Maine Blueberry Crisp

Wings So Good They Deserve Their Own Fan Club


Life’s full of disappointments — 
the Braves’ bullpen, gas station hot dogs, and people who promise crispy chicken but deliver soggy sadness. But every once in a while, somebody gets it right. These wings? They don’t splatter grease, they don’t take all day, and they come out so crispy the dog will think you opened the treat bag.. Nope. Just an air fryer, some Yankee crackers, and a little Southern this-is-how-make-em-up recipe.
 I had some Maine Crisp I was tired of ignoring. So I used them. Still, this recipe gets its crunch and flavor from a a process as deliberate as a Baptist deacon passing the offering plate. Here’s how you do it:

Thursday, January 1, 2026

New Year's Cracklin, Cheesy, Roasted Butter Cornbread - with AI Help

 

New Year's Cracklin, Cheesy, Roasted Butter Cornbread - With AI Help

What does AI have to do with cornbread?

Not much really. But I use it everyday, on just about everything else. So,  I decided I'd use it for my New Years cornbread.  What you're reading is the conversation I had with a "Chef Persona' I created in my "Magai" account. Note that Magai personas have all information regarding the role AI is playing. So you can speak to the AI about things the persona knows about. At any rate, this cornbread is/was fantastic. And yes, that's an affiliate link. But I don't promote it because of that. I promote it because it's a great app.